The Upper Classes in the Late Nineteenth Century Included All

question 14

Multiple Choice

The upper classes in the late nineteenth century included all of the following except

• A)the landed aristocracy.
• B)the professional classes, including lawyers, doctors, an engineers.
• C)the upper middle classes.
• D)wealthy upper middle classes.
• E)industrial plutocrats

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Definitions:

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

A psychological principle stating that people adapt to a certain level of stimulation or achievement, after which further improvements or increases are measured relative to this new baseline.

Relative Deprivation

A perception or feeling that one is worse off relative to those with whom one compares oneself.

Promotion

The act of advancing someone to a higher position or rank, often associated with increased responsibilities and benefits.

Salary

Fixed regular payment, typically on a monthly or biweekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially professional or white-collar workers.